MOPA Parents Survey Results

2009-2010

Parent Surveys

Originally 200 surveys were sentout to randomized parents fromboth OPA and MOPA, but theresponse rate was only 32surveys or 16%. The survey wasthen sent out for all parents toparticipate in. The surveyresponse for MOPA was 91 surveysor appox. 25% of surveys sent out(359).

Note

For those questions that havemarked “other” as theanswer, the question waseither left blank or therespondent wrote in theirown response.

Grades of Children

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I check the school's website.

Yes, 67, 76%

No, 20, 22%

Other, 2, 2%

Yes

No

Other

I login to powerschool to check my child's grades.

Yes, 66, 73%

No, 23, 25%

Other, 2, 2%

Yes

No

Other

I read the monthly classroom newsletters.

Yes, 76, 84%

No, 10, 11%

Other, 5, 5%

Yes

No

Other

Earning detention motivates my child(ren) to follow school rules.

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39% 29% 3% 10% 0% 13% 4%0

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Homework Recovery motivates my child(ren) to get his/her homework done on time.

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43% 38% 7% 6% 0% 8%0

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How useful is after school tutoring (staying after to get help from a teacher)?

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62% 13% 1% 18% 8%0

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Very useful Somew hat useful Not useful Unfamiliar w ith Other

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Do you volunteer at school?

Yes, 54, 61%

No, 35, 39%

Yes

No

If you don't volunteer, what are the reasons that prevent you from volunteering?

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44% 29% 2% 29% 22%

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Scheduling conflicts Unsure how to help Didn't know I needed to Haven't done volunteeringyet, but plan to

Other

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Other: reasons for not volunteering• Young child• I did more volunteering at the

elementary school• Single parent, full-time student• I’ve asked on many occasions,

but no one has followed up and called

• No babysitter• Problems with my two year old

and I’m pregnant• Make sure volunteer help

needed is on newsletters

Why did you choose OPA/MOPA?

Most Common Ten Reasons (# of people) 1. Quality Teachers and Staff (14)2. Quality Education (11)3. Unhappy with local public schools

(11)4. Recommended by family/friends

(10)5. Lower class sizes (9)6. Bilingual (8)7. Good reputation (7)8. Small school size (6)9. Great learning environment (6)10. Discipline (5)/Uniforms (5)

Strengths of the School Most common ten responses (# of people)

1. Excellent teachers and staff (39)

2. Strong administration (15)3. Smaller class sizes (15)4. Academics (15)5. Discipline (12)6. Small size of school (12)7. Uniforms (9)8. Higher Standards (8)9. Bilingual (6)10. Individualized education (5)

Needs Improvement

Most common ten responses (# of people)

1. Left blank (13)2. School lunches-healthier and more

variety (10)3. School Sports (7)4. More challenging Spanish (6)5. Regular communcation with

parents (5)6. More extracurricular activities (5)7. More electives (5)8. None (4)9. More physical activities (3)10. More outdoor space (3)/ Bigger

building (3)

More information

For more information on theIndividual answers to theopen ended question pleasego to: Y driveMOPA LibraryAccreditationMOPA Parents Survey

Results

I feel the school does a good job of giving my child(ren) a bilingual education.

38

36

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143% 41% 9% 6% 1%0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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I am aware of the mission statement of the school.

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1 143% 44% 10% 1% 1%0

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Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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The school prepares students to be productive and responsible citizens.

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0159% 36% 3% 0% 1%

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Students at this school respect themselves and others.

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34

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042% 39% 15% 5% 0%0

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The school instills a passion for lifelong learning.

42

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1048% 43% 8% 1% 0%

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45

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree

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The school has high expectations of all students.

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My child(ren) feels safe at school.

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1058% 34% 7% 1% 0%

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The school is effective in keeping open communication between students, parents, and staff.

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I receive regular reports about my children's behavior and academic progress.

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140% 43% 9% 7% 1%0

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Teachers are knowledgeable in their content areas.

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1050% 43% 6% 1% 0%

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Teachers treat students with respect.

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Teachers use a variety of fair assessments to monitor student progress.

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I feel comfortable approaching the administration with my concerns.

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1055% 39% 6% 1% 0%

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Counselors at this school are accessible to students.

45

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The counselor provides information and opportunities to learn about future career and/or education choices.

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243% 23% 32% 0% 2%

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When I meet with the school counselor, my needs or concerns are addressed.

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Teachers and staff at this school are accessible to students.

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The school is clean and well kept.

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My child(ren) has a regular time and place to do his/her homework.

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There is someone at home who can help my child(ren) with his/her homework.

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Overall, I am satisfied with the school.

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CreditsQuestions were developed

by the accreditationcommittee consisting of

Kathleen Thornburg, RobertMitchell, Wendi Graham,

Emma Clisante, Lauretta Hill,Brandy Beckman, and

Katherine Witt

Results were compiled using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel by Katherine Witt MOPA Librarian